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YEA! "Shark Tank Style" Investor Panel Competition

On Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., middle and high school students will take the stage to present their business plans before a panel of local industry leaders and a public audience. Students will have five minutes to pitch their business plans to prominent local members of the business community during the program’s annual YEA! 'Shark Tank' Investor Panel event. 

Based on the appeal and merit of the student's plans and presentations, judges will determine the amount of funds to allocate to each business. The investors will also select one business to advance to the Young Entrepreneurs Academy Saunders Scholars Competition in Rochester, NY, where they will compete with students across the United States for college scholarships.

The event is free and open to the public. Interviews with young entrepreneurs or members of the judging panel can be arranged. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!